Veterinary Biosciences
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: D300 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: D300 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Overall: BBB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Biology grade B and a second science or Mathematics Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: This must include 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in a second science or Mathematics.
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 32 Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths Studies, SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDM in Applied Science or Animal Management (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: BBB Required subjects: Biology grade B and a second science or Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Scottish Higher
Overall: ABBBB Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Overall: Pass overall with BBB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Required subjects: A level Biology or Chemistry grade B and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
-Study a research-led curriculum focused on animal health, where you can select modules tailored to your interests, including animal behaviour, animal ecology and animal nutrition
-You’ll be able to study on courses ranked 3rd in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2023 and 8th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2023
-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory, microscopy suites and pathology laboratories, to enhance your practical skills and use equipment found in research facilities
-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements, where you can work in one of our partner laboratories across the world
-Learn from lecturers who are active researchers and apply their findings to your teaching
-Join the 97% of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study.*
*Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA.
**What you will study**
In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to veterinary biosciences, including biochemistry, cell biology, evolutionary origins of biodiversity, genetics, microbiology, and veterinary anatomy and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.
During your second year, you’ll get the option to learn about the pathogenesis of major human diseases, gain an understanding of endocrinology, including the role of individual hormones, delve deeper into animal evolution and comparative biology, and study animal and plant ecology.
In your third year, you’ll study animal infectious diseases, exploring the approaches to controlling these and the impact these have on human health and safety, in addition to veterinary immunology, unpicking the anatomy of various animal species and exploring their immune responses. You’ll also select four modules, exploring topics such as animal behaviour, animal diversity, epidemiology of infectious diseases and food security.
You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical, and presentation skills you’ve developed.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Extra funding
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
The Uni
Stag Hill
FHMS - School of Biosciences and Medicine
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